Friday, December 23, 2011

Video: Basketweave technique - Art Jewelry Magazine

Want to try something different for the New Year? Try this! ~Enjoy

Video: Basketweave technique - Art Jewelry Magazine

Friday, December 9, 2011

Free Metal Project: Twisted Glory - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you're looking for some inspiration for your next metal project then here ya go! ~Enjoy

Free Metal Project: Twisted Glory - Art Jewelry Magazine

Friday, October 14, 2011

Video: Dragon Scale Chain Mail Tutorial - Art Jewelry Magazine

In need of a chain mail project fix? Well here ya go! ~Enjoy
Video: Dragon Scale Chain Mail Tutorial - Art Jewelry Magazine

Friday, August 26, 2011

Free Polymer Clay Project: Making Waves - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you love working with polymer clay, like I do, then you'll love this next project. ~Enjoy!
Free Polymer Clay Project: Making Waves - Art Jewelry Magazine

14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Do you enjoy creating metal jewelry? If so, here's some great information on how to make it even better. ~Enjoy!
14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Monday, August 15, 2011

Video: Half-Persian 4-in-1 Chain Mail Pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Need a new chain mail pattern to boost your creativity? Check this one out! ~Enjoy
Video: Half-Persian 4-in-1 Chain Mail Pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

Always wanted to learn how to spiral, but were afraid to ask? Check this video out and spiral away! ~Enjoy
Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

Friday, July 29, 2011

Video: Basic Sawing of Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Here's a great video we posted a while back and many of you have requested to see it again. ~Enjoy!
Video: Basic Sawing of Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Polymer Clay Project: Making Waves - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have some polymer clay and just don't know what to do with it? Here's a new video to give you some ideas. ~Enjoy!
Free Polymer Clay Project: Making Waves - Art Jewelry Magazine

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Video: Make a Mokume Gane Effect in Polymer Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

Waiting for a little inspiration? Watch this video and get inspired! ~Enjoy
Video: Make a Mokume Gane Effect in Polymer Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

Tutorial: Make an Adjustable Cord for a Necklace or Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

Need a new design idea? Check this tutorial out and start creating! ~Enjoy
Tutorial: Make an Adjustable Cord for a Necklace or Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Copper Wire Jewelers Magazine Issue 5

If you've never checked out the Copper Wire Jewelers Magazine, then here's your chance! It's chocked full of great advise, tutorials and some awesomely inspiring jewelry photos. This is one magazine you'll put on your list to follow!
http://issuu.com/abeadedaffair/docs/copper-wire-jewelers-issue-5-final?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true

Friday, June 10, 2011

Reference: Properties of Metal Clay Paper and Tips on How To Use It - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ever heard of Metal Clay Paper? This video will tell you all about it!
Reference: Properties of Metal Clay Paper and Tips on How To Use It - Art Jewelry Magazine

Chart: How to Care for Your Gemstones - Art Jewelry Magazine

Want to put a gemstone in that ring? You might need this!
Chart: How to Care for Your Gemstones - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

Thinking of trying to make a ring? This may come in handy!
Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

Monday, June 6, 2011

Free Polymer Clay Project: Glass Act - Art Jewelry Magazine

Want to know more about polymer clay? Then check this out!
Free Polymer Clay Project: Glass Act - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Video: Byzantine chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you love the Byzantine pattern, try creating your own! ~Enjoy

Video: Byzantine chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making Sanding Sticks - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have you ever tried to sand a small piece of jewelry or metal, and just couldn't get the sand paper to work just right for you? Well these sanding sticks may be just what you need! ~Enjoy

Video: Making Sanding Sticks - Art Jewelry Magazine

Monday, April 18, 2011

Tricks Against Nicks: How to Prevent Scratching Your Wire and Jump Rings - Art Jewelry Magazine

Now that you can open and close your jump rings properly, here are a few tips on handling those nicks and scratches. ~Enjoy! Tricks Against Nicks: How to Prevent Scratching Your Wire and Jump Rings - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Opening and Closing a Jump Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sometimes the easiest things are the hardest. If you're unsure how to open and close those jump rings, you won't be after watching this video. ~Enjoy! Video: Opening and Closing a Jump Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Video: Making an Ear Wire - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own ear wires? Well now you can! ~Enjoy Video: Making an Ear Wire - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Firing Metal Clay with a Handheld Butane Torch - Art Jewelry Magazine

The thought of using a torch has always scared me to death. I know I have heard a lot of you say the same thing. Well hopefully, this short video will help us all to be more confident in our torch firing abilities! ~Enjoy Video: Firing Metal Clay with a Handheld Butane Torch - Art Jewelry Magazine

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Sgraffito - Method 4 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ok folks, we've arrived at the last video in this section on enameling. Drop me a note and let me know what you think, and if you decided to try your hand at enameling. ~Enjoy!
Video: Sgraffito - Method 4 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sgraffito - Method 3 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Yet another enameling video!
Video: Sgraffito - Method 3 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sgraffito - Method 2 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Enameling at it's best!
Video: Sgraffito - Method 2 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sgraffito - Method 1 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

More video's on enameling!
Video: Sgraffito - Method 1 of 4 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Sifting Enamel Onto Copper - Art Jewelry Magazine

Check out this other enameling video!
Video: Sifting Enamel Onto Copper - Art Jewelry Magazine

Washing, Drying, and Storing - Art Jewelry Magazine

Another great enameling video!
Video: Washing, Drying, and Storing - Art Jewelry Magazine

Wet Packing Enamel - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have you ever tried enameling? I haven't, but after watching all the new video's I just found I think I'm going to try it! ~Enjoy!
Video: Wet Packing Enamel - Art Jewelry Magazine

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

What Next?

Now that Valentine's Day is over, what next? If that's a question you've asked yourself today, then think about going back to the basics and try tweeking them a bit.

With Easter just around the corner, now is the best time to start working towards that "something different" or "new creation" you're looking for. We're all trying to come up with our next great creation and Easter is the perfect time of year to unveil it!

So if you're staring at all those beads, baubles or pieces of glass trying to motivate yourself with some heartfelt inspiration, think Easter!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Video: Conditioning Polymer Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

Now that your toaster oven is calibrated you'll need to condition your polymer clay. This video will help show you how!
Video: Conditioning Polymer Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Calibrating a Toaster Oven - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you've ever worked with polymer clay, then you know you need a toaster oven. Check this video out on how to calibrate your toaster oven!
Video: Calibrating a Toaster Oven - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

When doing stained glass filigree ornaments, or various jewelry creations, I find knowing how to make a spiral is a must. This video will help make the process of spiral creation less painful!
Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

Friday, January 14, 2011

Metal Tutorial: How to Anneal, Harden, and Temper Steel - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you're a jewelry designer that works with any kind of metal then this tutorial will be of great use to you. Enjoy!

Metal Tutorial: How to Anneal, Harden, and Temper Steel - Art Jewelry Magazine